Big Ben, Hyde Park, Westmenster Abby and Buckingham Palace

This morning I woke up at 9:30 and if I want to tell the truth I really was up since 4AM and pretty much pretended to doze till Emily woke up too. There was a phone call at 4Am that woke me, from a lady named Sue.. it wasn't mom though which was a relief to me. Even though I was debating... : )

OK shower business.... apparently the shower likes to leach the moisture from your skin. And its true.. jeez English showers. Its the: some-sort-of-stone-in-the-soft-water-build-up that causes it. And they're not kidding. I now once again look like something is eating the flesh off my hands.. well not that bad really.. Moving on....

BIG BEN:
Spectacular. Big Ben is attached to the building of Parliament, which I think I knew but really didn't put two and two together till I saw it. And it was amazing .. the entire city of London is amazing. I got pictures but for some reason I cannot post them ... which sucks for you .. haha : )Anyway..

Next we saw Westminster Abby, which was built in 10fadafa.... something, i haven't been inside yet due to that it costs money... and we're pretty sure that Steph and others might want to go and who wants to waste more money? Its outside structure was old looking obviously, lots of gray stone and Asian people taking their pictures around it. Normal.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE:
Well, what can I say.. it wasn't too extravagant.. but then I didn't go inside and I am pretty sure they do not do tours in the winter and I'm fine with that. They had the Union Jack flying at full mast which meant the Queen was in.. interesting? I thought so. And there was a giant statue of Queen Victoria in front of the very large building. Very interesting iron work for the gates.

Finally, for a stroll in Hyde Park. Let me tell you its a lot bigger than they let on in the romance novels!! Probably my favorite part thus far. A wonderful stroll it was indeed! Huge grounds, very big trees, and it was decorated for the Christmas holiday! Lights and a mini carnival are involved for the festivities and for the life of me I couldn't convince Emily to go on the carousel... not that I wanted to go. Whatever.. anyway. Walking through the park was just wonderful, peaceful and well .. cold. Lots of wind, and wide open spaces for it to come blowing up your jacket.

London this far is wonderful. And I cannot believe I am two days in already. Two days and I have only spent 12 quid!! (Postcards and travel tickets) Its almost 10PM here and I am exausted. goodnight everyone!